What’s wrong with Our View of Substance Use Disorders?
A problem that exists in both substance use and mental health disorders is that there is no direct measurement of the disorders.…
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The Girly Thoughts 10-Day Detox Plan
“Girly thoughts” is the term noted psychologist Dr. Patricia O’Gorman coined for the “toxic inner voice” that women oftentimes have—the negative self-talk…
Vacation Deprivation
Once again it is summer time. As a matter of fact, it begins this year on June 21, as it usually does.…
Ask the LifeQuake Doctor – Jun 2015
Dear Dr. Toni: I have been involved with a man for four years whose one daughter has a history of bulimia,…
Optimism, Wellness, and Recovery, Part II
This is the second installment in a two-column series focusing on the impact of optimism on wellness and recovery. The initial column…